Yes, I too also miss that, nice simple, easy to read chart, although Sekerob discontinued it at the same time as removing the estimated completion line from the Run Time Share by (In)Active Project chart. Therefore, the two actions must have been triggered by far too many complaints (either from the crunchers themselves, or from the background WCG staff), that early completion of projects were having a negative impact upon the grid itself.

I suppose the only person who can really comment on this, is Sekerob himself...

At least there is one project which is updated several times a month by its scientists, see The Help Cure Muscular Dystrophy Crunching Chart thread for details and direct links to the HCMD2 scientists charts.

Though, no hurry yet for badge finishers...

Hi Sekerob,
I guess the (apparent) early end to HFCC that was not wildly guesstimated more closely to actual, which then precipitated a barrage of (misdirected and inappropriate) criticism was the straw that broke the camel's back for you. Can't blame you as you and the other CAs continually step directly into the line of fire each time a cruncher decides they know more than the whole of WCG (myself included a couple of time, a while ago) or at the other end of the spectrum cannot take some responsibility to read the FAQ (guilty again)

I thank you for the array of charts you have created (and continue to maintain). Having been here for 2 years now I have digested the information from all your work and is often the case in the IT world, the one report most valuable is also the one most difficult to create. As long as we do not get a guesstimation meltdown (or new full-time projects), I will be relying on that last copy of the Timeline chart to guide my attack on the WCG projects. Thanks. You make a difference.

Sek, thanks for both taking time out to reply and to provide all those useful graphs you do.

Just remember, although quiet by nature, there's always more "Perpectually Happy People" (and hence, appreciative) than "Perpectually Unhappy People" around - and it's all the people in that first group which are grateful for the indications your graphs (that one in particular) have and continue to provide.

Would you consider ever bringing back some form of indicator - may be, 1qtr '11, 2half '12 etc., as that way, less criticism can be tied to estimated completion dates being slightly out (and more importantly for you) less work is required to update them?